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1

What is the best definition of agriculture?

The deliberate effort to modify a portion of Earth's surface through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock for subsistence or economic gain.

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2

Which characteristic is associated with subsistence agriculture?

Crops are grown primarily for local consumption rather than for sale.

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3

What is a likely outcome in a region practicing commercial agriculture?

Large-scale production of crops for global markets.

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4

Where is shifting cultivation most commonly practiced?

The rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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5

What was a key aspect of the first agricultural revolution?

The domestication of plants and animals.

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6

What does the term 'green revolution' refer to?

The increase in agricultural productivity due to the use of new technology, such as genetically modified organisms and chemical fertilizers.

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7

What is the primary focus of commercial agriculture?

Growing crops for export.

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8

What characterizes pastoral nomadism?

Raising animals for food and other products while moving seasonally.

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9

What defines intensive subsistence agriculture?

The cultivation of crops on small plots of land with a large labor force.

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10

What was the main reason for the development of agriculture in the Fertile Crescent?

The fertile soil and favorable climate for crop cultivation.

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11

What defines the nucleated settlement pattern?

A compact arrangement with buildings grouped closely together.

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12

What type of survey method divides land commonly used in the United States?

Township and range system.

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13

Which region is the primary center of the Second Agricultural Revolution?

Western Europe.

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14

What is a criticism of the Green Revolution?

It caused severe environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity.

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15

What distinguishes Mediterranean agriculture?

It is influenced by a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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16

What primary factor influences the spatial organization of fresh produce in urban areas?

Transportation costs and land value.

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17

What is characteristic of plantation agriculture?

It is primarily found in tropical regions like the Caribbean and parts of Latin America.

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18

What agricultural practice is most common in tropical wet climates?

Rice farming.

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19

How does intensive subsistence farming in East and South Asia generally operate?

High labor input and small farm sizes.

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20

What societal shift did the Second Agricultural Revolution contribute to?

Increased urbanization.

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21

How did the Green Revolution affect farmers?

Wealthier farmers benefited more than poorer farmers, leading to increased social inequality.

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